India travel

Madumalai

Picture1 - Madumalai Forest Madumalai means “first hills” and it is the one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuary and…

Tamil Nadu

Vanakkam / Greetings! Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.…

Temples in Pondicherry

There are many temples in Pondicherry. Many of them were built during the reign of Cholas in the 10th Century…

Muthyala Maduvu or Pearl Valley

This is a waterfall 40 Kms away from Bangalore. Since the water droplets falling from the rocks shine like pearls,…

Beaches of Pondicherry – Puducherry

Picture1 - Sunrise at Seaface The beaches of Pondicherry are another attraction for visitors to the city. The sun rise…

Auroville Puducherry

Auroville means “City of Dawn”, where people live as one in harmony with no nationality, politics, caste, creed or color.…

Parks of Pondicherry

Pondicherry has many parks, which attracts both local people and tourists. Children’s Park A park near the seaside attracts many…

Ikkeri

Ikkeri is the erstwhile capital of the Keladi Nayakas situated 3 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Ikkeri in Kannada means…

Chunnambar Backwater

The rivers crossing Pondicherry / Puducherry forms scenic backwaters and a visit to this place is an amazing experience. The…

Pondicherry – Puducherry

After learning most of the computer languages, I enrolled myself for French language lessons and imagined myself traveling to France…

Varadamoola

River Varada originates from this place and hence the name Varadamoola. It is situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka…

Kalahatti Waterfalls

Picture1 - On the way to Kalahatti Falls Kalahatti waterfall is nestled in the midst of the enchanting Kalhatti ghats…

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational…

Jog Falls

Manavanagi huttida mele en en kandi Saayotanaka samsaradolage gandaa gundi... Herikondu hogodilla sattaag bandi Irodrolage omme nodu Joga gundi... .…

Veeranarayana Temple Gadag

Sri Vanitheyarasane Vimala Raa Jeeva Peethana Pithane Jagakathi Paavanane Sanakaadi Sajjana Nikara Daathaara Raavaanaasura Mathana Shravana Sudhaa Vinoothana Kathana Kaarana…

Temples of Mysore Palace

Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in…

Forts of Goa

Most of the forts built in Goa are high up on the hills and offer a grand view of the…

Manchinbele Dam

Manchinbele dam or Manchanabele dam is situated 40 Kms from Bangalore in Manchinbele village, Magadi Taluk. The dam is built…

Big Banyan Tree

Known as “Dodda Aalada Mara” in Kannada, this big banyan tree is 380 to 400 years old.  It is situated…

Trikuteshwara Temple

This ancient temple of Trikuteshwara dates back to the Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled this region during 1050 to 1200 CE.…